Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg

Sutter Health • Antioch, CA

2d • $31 - $38

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support each patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis and in a timely manner. The role follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.

This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position at Sutter Delta Medical Center. The shift is evenings, with eight-hour shifts on variable days and every-other-weekend requirements. The posted pay range is $30.58 to $38.42 per hour. Benefits are listed as unavailable for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
• Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
• Ability to follow written, oral, diagram-based, or scheduled instructions.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Use patient-interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis and in a timely manner.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED